Andrews salutes surf clubs

Member for Gosford Ms Marie Andrews has saluted members of Ocean Beach and Umina Beach Surf Life Saving Clubs on the opening of their new clubhouses, in a recent speech in State Parliament.

The Local Member made mention that this year was dedicated to the surf lifesaver and clubs throughout New South Wales were celebrating 100 years of saving lives.

Ms Andrews said that it was quite appropriate then that this year also marked the opening of the two local clubhouses.

The State Government contributed $110,000 to each club through the Government's Surf Life Saving Club Facility Development Program to assist with the demolition and construction of replacement facilities.

Both clubs established building committees to oversee the projects.

Members of the Ocean Beach committee were chairman and life member Mr Warren Boyd, club president and life member Mr David Unger, life member Mr Bob Nash and Kevin Carmichael.

Members of the Umina Beach committee were club president Mr Andrew Wing, club vice-president Ms Jan Harding, club secretary Ms Christine Lavers, Mr Kelly Glew, club treasurers Bill and Wendy Cook and Mr John Sharpe OAM.

The committee members were paid special tribute by Ms Andrews for their dedication and hard work.

Ms Andrews stated: "Both clubs have very proud histories and play an invaluable role in providing an essential safety and rescue service for the benefit of both the local community and the thousands of visitors who each year flock to the beautiful Woy Woy Peninsula to enjoy a holiday by the seaside.

"The new facilities for Ocean Beach and Umina Beach Surf Life Saving Clubs have been well received by the members and the local residents.

"I salute the members, both past and present, all of whom are volunteers, for the incredibly good job they do year in and year out in making our beaches safe for all to enjoy."

Press release, 13 Dec 2007 Marie Andrews, Member for Gosford